Magic Trackpad 3 finger problem

I have tried searching for this problem, but can't find anyone else having this issue.
When I touch the trackpad with 3 or 4 fingers it seems to switch off for a few seconds - becoming totally unresponsive.
I have installed the update 1.0 for 10.6.4 and I can see the options under systems preferences, but they don't seem to do anything.
Is this trackpad broken?
Message was edited by: 555delight

Hi,
Try this http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
Cheers.

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